Do you have one room in your house that's randomly filled with furnishings because you have no idea what to make out of the room? Do you have more furniture than space or more space than furniture with nothing clearly defined? Well, there are many ways to create different spaces in a home and I'll guide you through the process with some very creative design tips. I'll first tell you about how you can define your space. Then, I'll tell you the types of objects and furnishings you can use to do so. "Defining your space" means creating "invisible" boundaries that act as walls around an area. It's really not "invisible" because the space, when composed correctly, is very clear to see. It's the "walls" that are invisible. For example, imagine a furniture show room. It's all one big room with minimal walls yet, each "room" or setting is very easy to see. Use that same idea and apply it to the spaces in your home. It's true that furniture showrooms use partitions here and there. But generally speaking, they use the furniture to make the space and you can do the same thing. Here's an easy way to make a space. Choose a particular spot in your room and designate it as "center" and make sure to provide enough room for furnishings. It doesn't necessarily have to be the center of the room, just the center of the space you want to create. Once you do so, position your furnishings around that point so they all face toward that "center" you chose. When done properly, everything will be in relation to each other and the center point. You can place your furniture in a structured grid pattern, in a curved radial pattern, and even in a free-formed cluster pattern. As long as the furniture somehow relates to the center point you chose, you have created your new space correctly. Use the Furniture to Create a Social Environment The placement of your furniture is what really defines your space. Establish your social setting by grouping your furniture in sets of two, three, or more depending on your space and needs. Angle the pieces at approximately 90 degrees. This makes a very comfortable position for socializing. You can achieve this by arranging your sofa and chair(s) or loveseat in an L-shape or U-shape pattern. This way, the backs of the furniture create the perimeter of the space. Other furnishings like occasional tables can be added as well. To define the height of your space, you can use table or floor lamps and tall plants. If your space is near a wall, you can use a window or decorative wall hanging to make the vertical borders higher. Using an area rug in your space will lay out the perimeter as well. With the many shapes of rugs to choose from, you don't always need to go square. But if you choose to use a rectangular rug, you can skew it to break up any monotony. Same goes for any piece of furniture in your space. So if you want something original, try putting one piece of furniture "out of place" (so to say.) How to Use Furniture to Create Intimate Settings Creating intimate settings is a little different than arranging furniture for a social environment. Because only one or two people will be using this type of space, you can use less furniture. Pair pieces of furniture together to set this intimate scene. For a setting for two, you can use two chairs and a small end table between. You can place this setting by a window, fireplace or other place of interest. Angling these pieces again at around 90 degree angles will make a very cozy environment. A setting for one can be made by using one chaise lounge or chair and a small side table for lighting or reading material. This intimate setting can be placed by any area of interest, i.e. by a nice view or on your patio. Just make sure the furniture you choose is close to one another and your intimate scene will be set. Once again, you can use an area rug to outline the perimeter of your intimate scene. The setting for two can have a medium rug placed under chairs and table. The single setting can have a runner rug arranged parallel to the chaise lounge or a small rug at the foot of the chair. It's now very easy to see how to define a space using your furniture. No matter the amount of space you have, you can have the settings you want. The next time you're re-arranging your home, keep these creative design tips in mind.
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